britgent Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Please I need to hear some just to refresh my memory of how funny Thailand is whilst sat offshore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbin Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Don't encourage people!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just search the forums, loads of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britgent Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Oh come on it's only a bit of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Oh come on it's only a bit of fun. Thats what l meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeps Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Get your colleagues to tell ye. You told them enough times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambco984 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm so cheap I sometimes if mood takes me - wash my own car. Scandal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene123 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ask theblether, he's a Scot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Ask theblether, he's a Scot We Scots are a warm and generous bunch....even to those less fortunate folks who try to cast us otherwise........ Perhaps a some consideration of the part played by Scots in establishing your country would prevent rather silly posts like that, Rene. Edited February 24, 2013 by Rob8891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ask theblether, he's a Scot We scots are a warm and generous bunch....even to those less fortunate folks who try to cast us otherwise. I worked with a Pom years ago who claimed that the 'frugal Scot' thing was actually a Welsh plot, and that it was the Welsh who were tighter than a fishes proverbial. I just try not to tread on Celtic toes where possible - they tend to be attached to large Celtic feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ask theblether, he's a Scot We scots are a warm and generous bunch....even to those less fortunate folks who try to cast us otherwise. I worked with a Pom years ago who claimed that the 'frugal Scot' thing was actually a Welsh plot, and that it was the Welsh who were tighter than a fishes proverbial. I just try not to tread on Celtic toes where possible - they tend to be attached to large Celtic feet The true story is, the legend of Scots being tight was a self inflicted wound.......back in the days of the Music Hall a Scotsman called Harry Lauder was a mega star, probably the biggest star in the UK at that time. One of his running gags was a punchline which went this " nearly as deserted as a Flag Day in Aberdeen ". A Flag Day was a charitable collection day, so the gag was that people from Aberdeen were misers.......unfortunately in the minds of the English audience it came to pass that all Scots are misers. So thanks for that Harry!! To be honest it doesn't bother me.....there's far worse things can be said about a country than being careful with money......just ask those Welsh sheep shaggers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ask theblether, he's a Scot We scots are a warm and generous bunch....even to those less fortunate folks who try to cast us otherwise. I worked with a Pom years ago who claimed that the 'frugal Scot' thing was actually a Welsh plot, and that it was the Welsh who were tighter than a fishes proverbial. I just try not to tread on Celtic toes where possible - they tend to be attached to large Celtic feet The true story is, the legend of Scots being tight was a self inflicted wound.......back in the days of the Music Hall a Scotsman called Harry Lauder was a mega star, probably the biggest star in the UK at that time. One of his running gags was a punchline which went this " nearly as deserted as a Flag Day in Aberdeen ". A Flag Day was a charitable collection day, so the gag was that people from Aberdeen were misers.......unfortunately in the minds of the English audience it came to pass that all Scots are misers. So thanks for that Harry!! To be honest it doesn't bother me.....there's far worse things can be said about a country than being careful with money......just ask those Welsh sheep shaggers. Are the Welsh muslim ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Isn't a tight Scot only a Yorkshireman in a kilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Why are Scotsmen always the first ones out of the taxi and yet last to the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Did you hear about the Scotsman who told his children the electric meter was a new piggy bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Sorry my stories in the post,promise you'll get it soon....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just search the forums, loads of stuff. Actually, there has been a few tightwad threads. I can recall one where the guy complained about having to pay a couple of baht to use the toilet. And another guy who threw a fit because some McDonald's clerk put ice in his Coke. Or the guy who wanted a full refund for his meal even after he'd consume half of it. More recently some guy who had reserved his room for a full month, got the special rate, then expected a refund after staying 3 weeks. That's just off the top of my head. What's even funnier (albeit in a sad way) is that the guys who started these threads felt that they had legitimate gripes. What a bunch of cheapskate ignoramus'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phronesis Posted February 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2013 Many years ago I was working on a big electrical installation project. There were a lot of expats working alongside of me including two Scotsmen. About half way into the project, we ran out of copper wire due to a portside union dispute. We solved the problem by droping a bucket of pennies between the two Scotsmen each morning. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottythai Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Good stuff I saw a reverse cheap charlie the other month before I went back to work. I was having lunch with my friends when one being western asked if he could have his drink with no ice. When the drink came to the table it was 1/2 full he asked why and the lady said if it had ice it would be full so thats all they will give. He was about to argue the point when I mentioned it was 25 baht and the effort you will but into the argument will be well more then that is worth. He ordered a second the same way and we moved on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eek Posted February 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ask theblether, he's a Scot We scots are a warm and generous bunch....even to those less fortunate folks who try to cast us otherwise. I worked with a Pom years ago who claimed that the 'frugal Scot' thing was actually a Welsh plot, and that it was the Welsh who were tighter than a fishes proverbial. I just try not to tread on Celtic toes where possible - they tend to be attached to large Celtic feet The true story is, the legend of Scots being tight was a self inflicted wound.......back in the days of the Music Hall a Scotsman called Harry Lauder was a mega star, probably the biggest star in the UK at that time. One of his running gags was a punchline which went this " nearly as deserted as a Flag Day in Aberdeen ". A Flag Day was a charitable collection day, so the gag was that people from Aberdeen were misers.......unfortunately in the minds of the English audience it came to pass that all Scots are misers. So thanks for that Harry!! To be honest it doesn't bother me.....there's far worse things can be said about a country than being careful with money......just ask those Welsh sheep shaggers. "To be honest it doesn't bother me.....there's far worse things can be said about a country than being careful with money" - ABSOLUTELY! Im proud to be frugal. My grandmother drummed into me "look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves". Being smart and thrifty with money is admirable imo. Ive never known an ungenerous Scot, but we have a sense of fairness and dont like the feeling of being leaned on, taken advange of, or taken for granted. Thats not tightness, that self-respect! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm so cheap I sometimes if mood takes me - wash my own car. Scandal. I always wash my own car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Every so often i wash my own bike. But sorry, its not a cheap charlie story, its a quality control story. The wash guys just use a jet washer and the only way i can get certain parts of the base clean is to physically scrub it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm so cheap I sometimes if mood takes me - wash my own car. Scandal. Umm, not really cheap.. I'd say prudent. One of my colelagues had his car "hand washed". The filthy rags used left multiple scratches and the yokels managed to break one of the wipers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Every so often i wash my own bike. But sorry, its not a cheap charlie story, its a quality control story. The wash guys just use a jet washer and the only way i can get certain parts of the base clean is to physically scrub it. Please keep in mind the average age of readers. You are going to overly excite some of the gents and perhaps cause some to faint as they consider the image of a sultry vixen covered in bubbles in tight hot pants cleaning her motorbike? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Why are Scotsmen always the first ones out of the taxi and yet last to the bar? Because they are bravehearts making sure that the way is safe and clear lest there be highwaymen about.. A good Kirk member doesn't drink, hence no need to be quick to the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eek Posted February 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2013 Every so often i wash my own bike. But sorry, its not a cheap charlie story, its a quality control story. The wash guys just use a jet washer and the only way i can get certain parts of the base clean is to physically scrub it. Please keep in mind the average age of readers. You are going to overly excite some of the gents and perhaps cause some to faint as they consider the image of a sultry vixen covered in bubbles in tight hot pants cleaning her motorbike? Oops! Good thing i didnt mention that sometimes my friend helps too then! Shes very good at polishing off the job. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealisticRon Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nothing wrong with watching the pennies.It's the folk that will sit with a bunch of friends all night and not buy a round of drinks but will quite willingly take free drinks, that's not watching the pennies that's just a cheap Charlie tight arse, nobody likes a ponce. I've even seen at a party some numpty turn up with a tupperware box and fill it with food then walk off, that's not watching the pennies that's just a low life with no self respect, plenty of these here and all have the same excuses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Every so often i wash my own bike. But sorry, its not a cheap charlie story, its a quality control story. The wash guys just use a jet washer and the only way i can get certain parts of the base clean is to physically scrub it. Please keep in mind the average age of readers. You are going to overly excite some of the gents and perhaps cause some to faint as they consider the image of a sultry vixen covered in bubbles in tight hot pants cleaning her motorbike? Oops! Good thing i didnt mention that sometimes my friend helps too then! Shes very good at polishing off the job. PMSL.......Someone call an ambulance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambco984 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm so cheap I sometimes if mood takes me - wash my own car. Scandal. Umm, not really cheap.. I'd say prudent. One of my colelagues had his car "hand washed". The filthy rags used left multiple scratches and the yokels managed to break one of the wipers. Prudent indeed. I got a nice scratch along the passenger side from the divvy at the car wash then tried to pass it off as my fault and it was already there. Plus window screen water tank cap was broken off and put back at an angle but only noticed a week after when i lifted the bonnet. You then have the privilidge of smiling and paying said divvy for his skills or lack of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somtampet Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I see how many farangs get cheap flights then moan about some guys having a cheap beer at momma and poppa shop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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